Organized Labor Groups Say Lack Of Progress, Unreasonable Demands Compel Action

The NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots (NJASAP) and International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 284 Executive Boards to formally launch the NetJets Unions Coalition (NUC), citing minimal progress and unjustifiable demands on the part of the company.

AD NUMBER: 2014-04-13

PRODUCT: Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model AB412 and AB412 EP helicopters.

AD NUMBER: 2014-05-01

PRODUCT: Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (Eurocopter) Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135T1, EC135T2, and EC135T2+ helicopters.

AD NUMBER: 2014-05-06

PRODUCT: Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) Model EC135 and MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters.

Analyst Foley: 'When Military Sales Sneeze, The Whole Industry Catches Cold'

The Heli-Expo annual helicopter convention in Anaheim drew over 19,000 attendees and 700 exhibitors, anchored by such helicopter stalwarts Sikorsky (UTC), Bell Helicopter (Textron), Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter, an EADS company), AgustaWestland and others.  While there were several encouraging aspects of the show such as strength in the lucrative offshore oil and gas segment, market research consultant Brian Foley weighs other factors from a risk perspective.

Says Pirker Ruling Prompted The Move

In response to the recent ruling by a federal judge to make commercial use of drones legal, FlowerDeliveryExpress.com says it will resume testing UAVs to deliver flowers in the metro Detroit area.

Receive STCs For Thee New Options Including CVR/FDR

The FAA has granted supplemental type certificate (STC) approval for three new accessory options for the Bell 412EPI including a Cockpit Voice Flight Data Recorder (CV/FDR), Bell Helicopter Vibration Monitoring system (BHVM) and Helicopter Terrain Awareness System (HTAWS). All three Bell 412EPI STC-approved products are all available through the Aeronautical Accessories brand.

Supplemental Type Certificate ST00757DE Issued By FAA

An FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) issued to Trolltune Corporation promises to help operators of Gulfstream IIB and GIII (G-1159B & G-1159A) airplanes fly within strict noise limits at the Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) in Southern California. The STC isn’t a Stage 3 hush kit, explained Trolltune president Tom Storli, but cuts takeoff noise by three decibels – from 82.8 to 79.8 dBA by limiting maximum takeoff weight to 64,000 pounds.

Atlanta Operation Will Provide Southeast Customers With End-To-End Service For Airbus Helicopters Aircraft

In a move that signals its ongoing commitment to the marketplace, Airbus Helicopters Inc. (AHI) named Precision Aviation Services (PAS), a Precision Aviation Group (PAG) company, as an AHI Service Center. This is the newest AHI service center in the Southeast and the first in the Atlanta market.

AD NUMBER: 2014-05-04

PRODUCT: Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (Eurocopter) Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters with a jettisonable sliding door (door) installed.